Orange Hills – Interior Design Project

Interior Design Project in Orange Hills, Orange County, CA I’ve recently started a new interior design project in a beautiful gated community of Orange Hills in Orange County, California. My client has asked that I begin the design for the family room, dining nook and kitchen so that they can move in as soon as… Continue reading Orange Hills – Interior Design Project

Turquoise and Orange Interior Color Palettes

Some Inspiration for using Turquoise and Orange in Your Interiors There’s nothing like the combination of turquoise and orange to make a room come alive. Although not a color combination you see every day in the interior design world, if you want that pop of color, this just may be the color scheme for you.… Continue reading Turquoise and Orange Interior Color Palettes

Courtyard Designs and Outdoor Living Spaces

Ideas for Outdoor Living Spaces and Courtyard Designs It’s time to start getting the barbecue fired up and the outdoor furniture cushions out of the garage. Summer is just around the corner so get outside and start enjoying the outdoor air. Here are some outdoor spaces and courtyards that are inspiring and beautiful to get… Continue reading Courtyard Designs and Outdoor Living Spaces

Search Engine Optimization for Interior Designers & Architects

Do you know what Search Engine Optimization is? Well don’t feel bad, we didn’t either until a few months ago. So let me give you a brief introduction. Basically, SEO means that a website or pages on a website are created and optimized so that search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo can find them… Continue reading Search Engine Optimization for Interior Designers & Architects

Decorating with Giant Clam Shells

Coastal Interiors and Decorating with Giant Clam Shells As an interior designer in Orange County, California, I have worked on several beach homes along the coast. During this time, I’ve grown to love many of the materials and colors used in coastal interiors. One of my favorites uses of sea life is decorating with giant… Continue reading Decorating with Giant Clam Shells

Use Venetian Plaster in your Tuscan Interior Design

One of the most popular finishes used in Mediterranean interior design and Tuscan interior design is Venetian plaster. If you are designing a home and want that old fresco look, you should really consider incorporating this into the interior design of your home. Venetian plaster is a wall and ceiling finish using thin layers of… Continue reading Use Venetian Plaster in your Tuscan Interior Design

An Online Interior Designer can do Wonders for your Budget

Try Out Our Online Interior Design Consultation Are you looking for an interior designer but on a limited budget? Well, look no further! With our Online Interior Design Services you don’t have to worry about going over budget. Christopher James Interiors offers Online Interior Design Consulting that provides customized design plans for your home. We… Continue reading An Online Interior Designer can do Wonders for your Budget

Kitchen Design – The Advantages of Working With a Kitchen Designer

There are many advantages of working with a professional kitchen designer… When you are looking for the perfect kitchen design, it should be well thought out and planned. Before you begin your project, spend some time looking through interior design magazines and books to gather all of the ideas you’d like to see incorporated into… Continue reading Kitchen Design – The Advantages of Working With a Kitchen Designer